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Departed from port (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

left

I believe this is a double definition.

'departed' is the first definition.
(to leave is to depart)

'port' is the second definition.
(port is the left side on a boat)

'from' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for left that I've seen before include "Sailed from" , "Facing north, it's the side toward the west" , "choice at a junction?" , "Departed - port" , "Vacated; political wing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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